The Darasuram temple (Airavatesvara) was built by which Chola king? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Darasuram temple (Airavatesvara) was built by which Chola king?
A. Rajendra I
B. Rajaraja II
C. Vikrama Chola
D. Kulottunga I
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram was built by Rajaraja II of the Chola dynasty and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The monumental 'Kandariya Mahadeva Temple' at Khajuraho features a central spire (Shikhara) surrounded by how many smaller miniature spires (Urushringas)?
A. 48
B. 108
C. 24
D. 84

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Shikhara of Kandariya Mahadeva Temple rises to 31 meters, crowded by 84 smaller cascading replica spires that mimic a mountain range ridge.

Question #2
The Paigah Tombs are located in:
A. Jaipur
B. Lucknow
C. Bhopal
D. Hyderabad

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Paigah Tombs in Hyderabad feature intricate stucco work.

Question #3
The magnificent 'Umaid Bhawan Palace', one of the world's largest private residences built using Chittar sandstone, is located in which city?
A. Udaipur
B. Jaisalmer
C. Bikaner
D. Jodhpur

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Umaid Bhawan Palace is located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It was built between 1928 and 1943 by Maharaja Umaid Singh as a famine relief employment project.